Legacy Linear LNB's for 118?

[john81]

Hey Satellite Guys,

I had a quick question about using the linear 118 satellite frequency with the 72 and 129 circular frequencies. I am using all legacy equipment on 72 and 129, and need a linear lnb for 118 that acts legacy, so it is compatible with my sw-31 switch (a combined sw-21 and sw-21x switch). Does anybody know if such thing exists? I'm the assuming the 118 lnb's on the 500+ and 1000+ are only dishpro compatible, and therefore no use for my setup. Please don't suggest alternatives to this idea, I'm just wondering if this setup can be done, where to find an example of lnb that'll work for this (maybe ebay?)!

Also, I'm hearing rumors that the 148 sat is gonna lose all its internationals but the 61.5 and 118 are gonna keep their internationals. Is this correct? Any timeline on the 148 phaseout?

Cheers!

 

[oljim]

118 is not linear and the 119/118 assy is DP. Internationals are going off 148 and 61.5

 

[john81]

You're saying I can get the 118 sat with just a regular circular polar lnb? The same type of lnb I would use for any other dish satellite (e.g. 110,119 etc.)? I can't do DishPro equipment because I have a 2700, and no DP adapter. I'm just trying to understand how one would get signal for 118 using legacy lnb's.

Can anyone else confirm that the internationals are all going to 118 only?

Thanks

 

[Smith P.]

Yes, it posted many times - all Intl going to 118.75W FSS circular sat inside of 11.7-12.2 GHz range.
[A hint - use the "Search" button]

 

[Mr Tony]

Can anyone else confirm that the internationals are all going to 118 only?

Thanks

yes the Internationals are going to 118.7 only. If you currently subscribe to a International channel Dish probably will send you a notice with a upgrade offer

 

[dak32]

When

Any idea when they will be off the 148. I tried a search and didn't find a date.

 

[Mr Tony]

unknown but probably by this summer. All the Int'l on 148 are mirrored on 118.7 so they just have to make sure folks are swapped to 118

 

[HIFI]

138

148

 

[Mr Tony]

yeah I know...typo

 

[HIFI]

:up

 

[john81]

Thx for the replies gentlemen.

I wonder what this "upgrade offer" will equivicate as to money outta my pocket. It'll also be interesting to see what they will do with my 2700 receiver, considering the only upgrade equipment they will offer for the 118 is DP only.

In the meantime I think I found a circular FSS freq LNB that'll act legacy. It's found here:

118° (Circular 10750) dual LNB [118 DUAL LNB] - $13.50 USD : Transat Electronics, Free-to-Air Satellite Receivers and Electronics

I'm really considering doing this upgrade myself. Anybody else try somethin like this?

 

[Smith P.]

Yes, find my posts how to convert linear FSS Ku LNBF to receive Dish signals from 118.75W.